Singapore–Seoul National Day diplomacy: Singapore marked its 61st National Day in Seoul with a “Made in Singapore” showcase, pitching the city-state’s resilience and innovation as the engine behind deepening ties with South Korea. Regional aviation & connectivity: GMR Airports opened the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to turn Visakhapatnam into a Southeast Asia gateway with commercial operations starting Aug 17. India–Singapore foreign policy check-in: The 19th round of India-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi reviewed progress under the CSP roadmap across economic cooperation, skills, digitalisation, sustainability, connectivity, healthcare and people-to-people links. Travel culture spotlight: NATAS Travel Fair returns to Singapore Expo (Aug 21–23) with more exhibitors and a Papua New Guinea destination partner programme. Workplace lifestyle trend: Mizuho Bank’s “friction-free” employee experience push earned multiple awards, reflecting how culture and operations are being redesigned together. Fashion meets food: Luxury brands are increasingly using cafés, gelato and pop-up dining to sell experiences, not just products. Education inclusion debate: Singapore continues grappling with how to integrate children with autism into mainstream classrooms without leaving them functionally excluded.